**Official ABIT IP-35 Pro Review/Overclock/Guide Thread**

[Nelly.]

Official Abit Forums

http://forum.uabit.com/

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Hexus Forum - Official ABIT IP-35 Pro Review/Overclock/Guide Thread**

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Reviews

Abit IP35 PRO Review (Gold Award) @ Anandtech

Abit IP35 PRO Review @ BenchZone

Johnny Bravo's @ Xstreme Systems Review

Compatable Air Cooling List (NOTE: Doesnt take into consideration case sizes)

Thermalright Ultra-120 eXtreme
Thermaright Ultra-120A
Thermaright SI-128 SE
Thermaright SI-120
Thermaright XP-120
Thermaright Ultima-90
Thermaright XP-90C

Noctua NH-U12F

Tuniq Tower 120 Blue LED CPU Cooler
Tuniq Tower 120

Thermaltake Big Typhoon 120 VX (CL-P0310)
Thermaltake Big Typhoon 120 (CL-P0114)

Scythe "NINJA PLUS Rev.B" 6Heat Pipes CPU Cooler

Enzotech Ultra-X <Discontinued>

Xigmatek HDT-S1283

Zalman CNPS9700 LED Aero Flower
Zalman CNPS9700 NT Aero Flower
Zalman CNPS9500-AT Aero Flower

Compatable Ram List - Bootable with default voltage to bios

'CLICK HERE' - ABIT'S Official Compatable Ram List

Corsair 2GB Dominator DDR2 PC2-8500 (2x2GB) CAS5
Corsair 4GB XMS2 DHX DDR2 PC2-6400 (4x1GB) CAS4
Corsair 4GB XMS2 DHX DDR2 PC2-6400 (2x2GB) CAS5
Corsair 4GB XMS2 DHX DDR2 PC2-6400 (4x1GB) CAS5
Corsair 2GB Dominator DDR2 PC2-8888 (2x1GB) CAS4
Corsair 2GB Dominator DDR2 PC2-6400 (2x1GB) CAS3
Corsair 2GB Dominator DDR2 PC2-8500 (2x1GB) CAS5
Corsair 2GB TwinX DDR2 PC2-6400 (2x1GB) CAS4

G.Skill 4GB DDR2 PQ PC2-8500 (2x2GB) CAS5
G.Skill 4GB DDR2 PQ PC2-8000 (2x2GB) CAS5
G.Skill 4GB DDR2 PQ PC2-6400 (2x2GB) CAS5
G.Skill 4GB DDR2 PK PC2-6400 (2x2GB) CAS4
G.Skill 2GB DDR2 HZ PC2-6400 (2x1GB) CAS4
G.Skill 2GB DDR2 HK PC2-6400 (2x1GB) CAS4

Mushkin 4GB DDR2 XP2-8500 (2x2GB) CAS5
Mushkin 4GB DDR2 XP2-6400 (2x2GB) CAS4
Mushkin 2GB DDR2 Redline XP2-8000 (2x1GB) CAS4
Mushkin 4GB DDR2 HP2-6400 (2x2GB) CAS5

Crucial 4GB Ballistix Red Tracer DDR2 PC2-6400 (2x2GB) CAS4
Crucial 4GB Ballistix Black Tracer DDR2 PC2-6400 (2x2GB) CAS4
Crucial 4GB Ballistix DDR2 PC2-6400 (2x2GB) CAS4
Crucial 2GB Ballistix Tracer DDR2 PC2-8500 (2x1GB) CAS5
Crucial 2GB Ballistix DDR2 PC2-8500 (2x1GB) CAS5
Crucial 2GB Ballistix DDR2 PC2-8000 (2x1GB) CAS5 <Discontinued>
Crucial 2GB Ballistix DDR2 PC2-6400 (2x1GB) CAS4
Crucial 2GB Ballistix DDR2 PC2-5300 (2x1GB) CAS3
Crucial 2GB 10th Anniversary DDR2 PC2-5300 (2x1GB) CAS3 (Limited Edition) <Discontinued>

OCZ 2GB REAPER HPC Edition DDR2 PC-9200 (2x1GB) CAS5
OCZ 2GB REAPER HPC Edition DDR2 PC-8500 (2x1GB) CAS5
OCZ 2GB FlexXLC Edition DDR2 PC2-9200 (2x1GB) CAS5
OCZ 2GB SLI-Ready Edition DDR2 PC2-8500 (2x1GB) CAS5
OCZ 2GB SLI-Ready Edition DDR2 PC2-7200 (4x1GB) CAS4
OCZ 2GB SLI-Ready Edition DDR2 PC2-7200 (2x1GB) CAS4
OCZ 2GB Platinum XTC Series DDR2 PC2-6400 (2x1GB) CAS4

Kingston HyperX 2GB DDR2 PC2-9600 (2x1GB) CAS5

Patriot Extreme Performance 4GB DDR2 PC2-6400 (2x2GB) CAS5

Super Talent 2GB DDR2 PC2-6400 (2x1GB) CAS4

A-DATA Desktop 4GB DDR2 PC2-6400 (2x2GB) CAS5

Team 2GB Xtreem DDR2 PC2-9600 (2x1GB) CAS5
Team 2GB Xtreem DDR2 PC2-8500 (2x1GB) CAS5
Team 4GB Xtreem DDR2 PC2-6400 (4x1GB) CAS4
Team 2GB Xtreem DDR2 PC2-6400 (2x1GB) CAS4
Team 2GB Xtreem DDR2 PC2-6400 (2x1GB) CAS3 <Discontinued>

CellShock 2GB DDR2 PC2-8000 (2x1GB) CAS4
CellShock 2GB DDR2 PC-8000 (2x1GB) CAS5
CellShock 2GB DDR2 PC-6400 (2x1GB) CAS4

[Nelly.]

Official BIOS

WARNING:- DO NOT USE THE WINDOWS FLASHMENU METHOD TO UPDATE YOUR BIOS, HIGH RISK OF BIOS FAILIURE!

CPU support list
How to update the BIOS?
How to boot an Abit board from a USB flash drive
AWDFLASH revision 20061017172020 - 13/10/2006

Bios Flashing Procedure - (Thanks to Ace-a-Rue on Xtreme Forums)

BIOS ID:18

1. Fixed E0 CPU stepping compatability.
2. BIOS compiled date: 09/10/2008.

BIOS ID:17

1. Fixed 45nm CPU compatibility and support CPU half multiplier.
2. Fixed the Wake Up by WAKE# of PCIe function abnormality.
3. Fixed system hang when used Intel PXE CPU series.
4. Fixed CPU temperature abnormality when S3 return.
5. BIOS compiled date: 05/26/2008.

BIOS ID:16

1. Update AHCI ROM version.
2. Update CPU Micro code.
3. Enhanced 45nm CPU compatibility.
4. Fixed C1E function abnormality.
5. Fixed Quick Power On Self Test function abnormality.
6. BIOS compiled date: 03/18/2008.

BIOS ID:14

1. Fixed the POST will show CPU has been changed message when first time SAVE & EXIT BIOS menu.
2. Enhanced the S3 compatibility with abitEQ utility.
3. BIOS compiled date: 09/06/2007.

BIOS ID:12

1. Update CPU micro code.
2. Support Wolfdale & Yorkfield CPU.
3. Support the pin definition of Front Audio adjusting function.
4. BIOS compiled date: 08/15/2007.

BIOS ID:11

1. Support CL=3.
2. Enhanced compatibility with certain memories.
3. Support Command Rate adjusting function.
4. Update Jmicron BIOS to V1.06.69.
5. BIOS compiled date: 07/13/2007.

BIOS ID:10

1. First release.
2. BIOS compiled date: 5/17/2007.

Beta BIOS

WARNING:- DO NOT USE THE WINDOWS FLASHMENU METHOD TO UPDATE YOUR BIOS, HIGH RISK OF BIOS FAILIURE!

DISCLAIMER:
Universal abit will not be held responsible or liable for any damage made with using a BETA BIOS.
Please proceed with discretion and do not attempt to use unless you know what you are doing!



Instruction Manual

English Version (Revison 2) May 2007 - 27th July 07

DRIVERS - Last checked 13th September 2009

INTEL Chipset Driver v 9.1.1.1019 for 2000 / XP / XP 64bit / 2003 / 2003 64bit / Vista 32bit / Vista 64bit / Win7 32bit / Win7 64bit - 9th September 09 *NEW*

RAID/AHCI Software - Intel® Matrix Storage Manager v 8.9.0.1023 for 2000 / XP / XP 64bit / 2003 / 2003 64bit / Vista 32bit / Vista 64bit / Win7 32bit / Win7 64bit - 17th July 09 *NEW*

32-bit Floppy Configuration Utility for Intel® Matrix Storage Manager - 17th July 09
Creates floppy disk for 32-bit OS with Intel® Matrix Storage Manager 8.9.0.1023 files - used to preinstall RAID driver (F6 during Windows* setup).

64-bit Floppy Configuration Utility for Intel® Matrix Storage Manager - 17th July 09
Creates floppy disk for 64-bit OS with Intel® Matrix Storage Manager 8.9.0.1023 files - used to preinstall RAID driver (F6 during Windows* setup).

JMicron SATA Driver V 1.17.50 for 2000 / XP 32bit / XP 64bit / 2003 / 2003 64bit / Vista 32bit / Vista 64bit / Win7 32bit / Win7 64bit - 24th August 09 *NEW*

Realtek 8110SC Gigabit Lan V5.719 Driver for Win9x/Me/2000/XP/2003 - 20th August 09 *NEW*

Realtek 8110SC Gigabit Lan V6.226 Driver for Vista 32bit / Vista 64bit - 20th August 09 *NEW*

Realtek 8110SC Gigabit Lan V7.006 Driver for Win7 32bit / Win7 64bit - 9th September 09 *NEW*

Realtek High Audio Definition R232 Driver for 2000 / XP / XP 64bit / 2003 / 2003 64bit - 23rd June 09 *NEW*

Realtek High Audio Definition R232 Driver for Vista 32bit / Vista 64bit / Win7 32bit / Win7 64bit - 3rd September 09 *NEW*

Utilities

Abit uGuru 3.1X v3.109 for 2000 / XP / XP 64bit / 2003 / 2003 64bit / Vista 32bit / Vista 64bit - 6th May 08

[Nelly.]

Reserved.

[BUFF]

Noctua NH-U12F/ Coolink Silentator also fits.

[Thorsson]

I was able to boot at defaults with Crucial 4GB Ballistix DDR2 PC2-6400 (4x1GB) CAS4. I used the Thermalright Ultima 90 with an S-Flex 120mm fan with no problems.

[Nelly.]

Hi there,

I've updated the original thread with the latest drivers, latest bios & beta bios, more ram compatability, more cpu cooler comptabality.

[Methanoid]

BIOS 15 is out... and where is the OC guide?

[BUFF]

as is beta 16b09.
It's a pretty simple mobo to overclock on.

[Bhavv]

This is a really nice board, I wish I could have one as well as an MSI P35 Platinum to play with and compare .

They are both my favorite motherboards right now.

Can anyone that is more knowledgable then me answer me this question, what are the differences between these four motherboards -

Between Abit IP35 dark raider and IP35 Pro, other then the obvious crossfire support and better heatpipe.

Between MSI P35 Neo 2 and P35 Platinum other then the heatpipe.

My Neo 2 just has a sticker stuck over the Platinum logo on the board, and even the boot screen says P35 platinum. Is the extra £40-50 for the premium versions really worth the extra money?

I'm just asking because i'm curious and would want to buy all four of them if I could lol.

[BUFF]

don't know about the MSIs but between the abit IP35 & the IP35 Pro the Pro gains:
uGuru (best hardware monitor/fan control solution of any mobo manufacturer - also does overclocking in Windows)
2nd physical x16 (electrically x4) PCI-E slot
2nd Gigabit LAN
all capcitors are solid as opposed to just the important ones.
onboard power & reset switches plus external clearCMOS
different chipset cooling
slightly richer BIOS

probably forgotten something but you get the jist.
The extras are definitely worth something - the question is how much.
The price differential recently on SCAN's Today Only offers has been about £30 between the IP35 & the Pro version which is probably towards the top end of what the extras are worth to me (someone else may be different).

[Bhavv]

Yea I would like to have all solid state capacitators, and uGuru sounds really good. I prefer to do all my OC'ing in bios though.

MSI has a software called Dual Core centre, but vista blocks it from accessing vbios settings because it isnt digitally signed :x

But its still useful for displaying CPU temp.

Going by the reviews on anandtech and on the specifications, It would seem the Abit I35-pro (Gold award) makes the best enthusiast board over the MSI platinum, and the MSI Neo 2 makes the best budget board at £66 (silver award).

The first motherboard I looked at was the Intel iP35 express. I read the specification sheet and it locks memory voltage at 1.8v and locks timings to default (Only compatible with 4-4-4-12 and 5-5-5-15 memory @ 1.8v).

Note to intel - stop making motherboards please

I very nearly bought it too because the box looked nice....

[Nelly.]

Updated the front page earlier, added new bios, new drivers, more ram compatability, cpu cooler compatability.

[hOtTiGeR]

Hi is this the best overclocking P35 mobo then?

[Methanoid]

errr ask in this thread and of course we'd say Abit IP35

[enderion]

I'm loving this thread. so very handy.
I can see above that it supports the Corsair 4GB XMS2 DHX DDR2 PC2-6400 (2x2GB) CAS5 ram,
but will it support the CAS4 version?

or are they virtually identical anyway, but with the CAS4 version rated at a different voltage and with tighter timings?

thanks.

[format]

You can add Artic Cooler Pro 7 and Geil Black Dragon PC6400 memory to your list if you like